[CH598+ Continued] Dungeon Diver: Stealing A Monster's Power

As green threads assimilate with my core and body, with these newfound stats increasing all of my being, the gravity pressing down around me lessens just slightly; and the process of healing speeds up faster than my deterioration.

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Simultaneously, high up above in the Citadel, Ember reaps the benefits of my rewards as well.

We share levels, stats, and worlds.

The green glowing [1] on his palm, blocking the Demon's Ether-infused blade, ticks up to a [167], and his whole body erupts with an aura of mana control and strength far surpassing what it was moments prior.

All of the vibrating silver threads holding the body of this dragon together retract even further back closer to his core, and far less Ether is needed to conceal them from outsiders.

Ember laughs out loud, doing nothing more than pushing his palm forward, and a hand-shaped blast of white light pushes the Demon's curved blade back.

While the red-haired human slips out of the way, Myron's eyes widen as he's pushed back several dozen meters, only skidding to a halt when he uses his second curved Soul Sword to press back against the strange palm-shaped Ether attack.

It yells out and slices forward, cutting through the white hand with an X formation, making it explode and disperse; but in doing so, its attention elsewhere opens up its side for Ember to land a punch.

The automatic defensive features activate to block this blow, but the force is too great to absorb entirely.

Ripples of Ether flow through the Demon's Premium Grade Avatar with the Full Guard Upgrade package.

Over 90% of the Ether used in this attack is handled properly, spreading out the impact all over the Demon's body and dispersing the dangerous energy through its feet.

However, the attack was followed through with such precision, and so quickly, that some Ether slipped through the barriers, surpassing the limits a 1st Grade Demon's Premium Avatar commands.

Its side grows hot, with a pain that stings like fire, unlike any Ether attack its ever felt before.

Next, Tingling pain bursts through its left side deep into its avatar, and a demonic roar escapes the monster's toothy mouth while it's sent flying across the Dueling Room hopelessly, slamming against the back wall.

Backup protocols in its Full Guard Avatar activate, and a second shield of mental defenses is placed up once the first barrier is breached.

None of Ember's concentrated mental attacks reach the Demon's psyche, but that's not to say when it stands back on its feet and stares the puny human down across the room, it doesn't feel embarrassed; it knows the world and its Noble Citadel Lord are watching.

A furious roar and waves of demonic energy course out from the massive 100-meter-tall unsealed avatar as it activates its supreme-grade demonic energy manipulation and shadow step skills to disappear into thin air.

Ember grins, turning to his right as he senses the two demonic blades appear out of nowhere, sending Ether-infused demonic crescents his way.

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The crowds that fill the tower erupt in roars of surprise, fear, and excitement all bundled together.

"That human... he just landed a hit on that Demon..."

"No way. Are there humans that are actually strong? I've never met one."

"Ha! I told you this would be good!"

"Quick, send out more transmissions. The fight isn't going to be over in less than a second like I thought!"

"See! I told you it was going to be good. I was here a few days ago when they first fought. This human is an odd one..."